M2.9 Depth: 119.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Holbelis, Kova Lima (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 15:02:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Holbelis, Kova Lima (Timor-Leste) on January 29, 2026 at 15:02 UTC. At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

119.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-29 15:02:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Kova Lima

City

Holbelis

County

Suai

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.29000, 125.29000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

119 km

119 km — deeper than the regional average (24.1 km)

Regional average: 24.1 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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